Head of Outdoor Education
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £42,000 to £47,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 January 2026 |
| Location: | Street, Somerset |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Millfield School |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Join Millfield School as the Head of Outdoor Education, where we are seeking an innovative and passionate leader to drive the strategic development and operational delivery of our Outdoor Education and adventurous activities programme, while also coordinating all sports trips and tours.
As Head of Outdoor Education, you will:
• Lead and develop a diverse range of outdoor and adventure programmes, including the “Nine at Millfield” adventure programme, Lower Sixth Induction Camp, and an Adventure Sports programme (indoor climbing, trail cycling, paddle sports, and more).
• Serve as Educational Visits Co-ordinator (Sports).
• Act as the Licenced Organisation Manager for the Duke of Edinburgh Award and manage the school’s Ten Tors teams, delivering training and overseeing participation.
• Organise and deliver overseas expeditions, ensuring outstanding experiences for students.
• Line manage and support a team of outdoor instructors, teacher coaches, and freelance instructors.
• Oversee equipment management, budget planning, and ensure compliance with all governance, health & safety, and safeguarding policies.
• Collaborate with academic and pastoral staff to integrate outdoor activities into the wider school life and support Millfield Enterprises holiday programmes.
About You:
• You will hold relevant outdoor qualifications (e.g., Mountain Leader, climbing instructor, outdoor first aid) and have significant experience in delivering outdoor education and adventurous activities.
• You will bring expertise in at least one specialist area such as paddle sports or mountain biking and have experience of delivering walking-based Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions.
• You are passionate about inspiring and engaging young people, with strong organisational and communication skills.
• You will have experience in managing large-scale logistics, staff teams, and budget.
This is a full-time, year-round position working an average of 42 hours per week. Due to the nature of the position, there will be a requirement for weekend and evening work and therefore flexibility is essential. In return, we offer a salary of £42,000 to £47,000 per annum (dependent on skills and experience), 10 weeks’ annual leave (to be prioritised outside of term time), plus an extensive range of staff benefits.
Millfield School is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We are a community that celebrates diversity, supporting our pupils and employees to be brilliant as individuals.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Specific safeguarding responsibilities for this position are outlined in the job description. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks including, but not limited to, Enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references. All positions within the school are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Be kind, be individual, be brilliant. Millfield School, where being an individual is recognised as the key to brilliance.
As Head of Outdoor Education, you will:
• Lead and develop a diverse range of outdoor and adventure programmes, including the “Nine at Millfield” adventure programme, Lower Sixth Induction Camp, and an Adventure Sports programme (indoor climbing, trail cycling, paddle sports, and more).
• Serve as Educational Visits Co-ordinator (Sports).
• Act as the Licenced Organisation Manager for the Duke of Edinburgh Award and manage the school’s Ten Tors teams, delivering training and overseeing participation.
• Organise and deliver overseas expeditions, ensuring outstanding experiences for students.
• Line manage and support a team of outdoor instructors, teacher coaches, and freelance instructors.
• Oversee equipment management, budget planning, and ensure compliance with all governance, health & safety, and safeguarding policies.
• Collaborate with academic and pastoral staff to integrate outdoor activities into the wider school life and support Millfield Enterprises holiday programmes.
About You:
• You will hold relevant outdoor qualifications (e.g., Mountain Leader, climbing instructor, outdoor first aid) and have significant experience in delivering outdoor education and adventurous activities.
• You will bring expertise in at least one specialist area such as paddle sports or mountain biking and have experience of delivering walking-based Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions.
• You are passionate about inspiring and engaging young people, with strong organisational and communication skills.
• You will have experience in managing large-scale logistics, staff teams, and budget.
This is a full-time, year-round position working an average of 42 hours per week. Due to the nature of the position, there will be a requirement for weekend and evening work and therefore flexibility is essential. In return, we offer a salary of £42,000 to £47,000 per annum (dependent on skills and experience), 10 weeks’ annual leave (to be prioritised outside of term time), plus an extensive range of staff benefits.
Millfield School is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We are a community that celebrates diversity, supporting our pupils and employees to be brilliant as individuals.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Specific safeguarding responsibilities for this position are outlined in the job description. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks including, but not limited to, Enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references. All positions within the school are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Be kind, be individual, be brilliant. Millfield School, where being an individual is recognised as the key to brilliance.